Job summary
Research Nurse/AHP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Research Nurse/AHP to join our experienced Research Team.
The Research Team are passionate about improving patient care and health outcomes through observational and interventional clinical trials.
Join us. Be Part of Research.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will need be organised, motivated and able to prioritise their own workload. They will be responsible for data collection and, working under supervision, will be required to support the team with recruitment into trials. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research. Training will be provided for research specific procedures.
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team objectives and contribute to their achievement.
2. Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
Research
3. Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio.
Clinical and Professional
4. Be responsible for the care of research participants and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education.
Communication and Working Relationships
5. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
6. Have an awareness of the income stream relevant to Clinical Trials and work within, local and Trust wide financial and budgetary guidelines.
About us
The clinical research delivery team recruits participants from across the organisation into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research. We support research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments. We provide clinical research expertise from setting up studies with the clinical service through to informed consent, trial treatments and interventions and study follow-up. We use a range of clinical database systems to ensure high quality clinical data collection.
The team supports the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
7. Relevant Healthcare Degree
8. Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional
Desirable
9. Research Training ( GCP, degree module, informed consent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
10. Demonstrable computer literacy: o ECDL qualification or similar ability o Outlook email and calendars o Microsoft Office: creating folders, editing Word documents o Uploading and downloading attachment files o Basic Excel spreadsheets
11. Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
12. Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
13. Excellent communication skills
14. Evidence of continued professional development
15. Excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines
16. Ability to work autonomously
17. Ability to work within a team and complement group dynamics
18. Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
19. Flexible and adaptable
20. Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
21. Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity to undertake the role
22. Willingness and ability to work across sites including the community if required
23. Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers and members of the MDT
Desirable
24. Venepuncture/Cannulation
25. ECG competency
26. Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
27. Post-graduate qualification in teaching or equivalent
28. Experience of Clinical Trials
29. Knowledge of Research Governance
30. Knowledge of clinical trials and research methodologies
31. Using established databases for data entry
32. Proven record of meeting targets
33. Good listening and counselling skills
34. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods ( data collection and trial protocol) and deal with interruptions